Sunday 5 February 2023

Sunday Stitch School - Revision: Stitches 236 - 240

It is time to have another look at the last five stitches we have learnt. Click on the title to be linked to the instructions.

236 Plaited Fly Stitch







The ordinary Fly Stitch looks different when you cram them close together and let them overlap slightly. Work the stitches in a variegated thread and you see even less of the Fly Stitch lurking in there.


237 Roll Straight Stitch









We've already done a line of Roll stitches, called Roll Chain Stitch (#145),  and here is the detached version. On their own, these short stitches look like headless baby shrimp, especially if they are worked in pink.


238 Looped Blanket Stitch









Here is a nice stitch for flowers! The loops are rather loose, though, and snag easily on anything, so care must be taken.


239 Rolled Woven Picot









When you have completed this exceptionally long woven picot, you can, as the name suggests, roll it into a 'cinnamon bun' kind of stitch. Or use the long 'tongues' for leaves, e.g. those of the Sansivieria.


240 Dutch Cross Stitch









This is a nice variation of the Cross Stitch. It is especially beautiful as a Canvas filling stitch, but I like in an irregular free style, too.


Homework:

Sunbonnet Sue needs to show her face bonnet again! Make a sampler picture using the above stitches.



6 comments:

Pamela said...

The Dutch Cross Stitch is my favorite of this set. How many Sue portraits have you made?

Angela said...

I managed to do the plaited fly on a recent project. I love the way it looks. I can't wait to see what you imagine for Sue!

Toki said...

I'm looking forward to seeing what Sue will look like.

Rachel said...

Sue has changed and developed so much, it would be fascinating to see a group of Sues together!

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

You could do the rolled woven picot as a hair bun

Tanya said...

What will Sue be doing this month? It's always fun to see how her adventures expand!